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BA Mathematics - Minor in Education

University Campus

School districts across the country need qualified math teachers
who can make this fundamental and challenging subject accessible to
all students. Saint Leo’s Mathematics major with minor in Education
prepares you to meet that demand.

Why choose Mathematics with an Education Minor at Saint
Leo?

Strike a unique balance with interdisciplinary study in
Mathematics and Education: Build a foundation in statistics,
calculus, algebra and computer programming, and learn innovative
methods to teach these subjects to middle and secondary school
students, including special education, multicultural and at-risk
populations.

Saint Leo's Mathematics program challenges you to think
critically and abstractly, and teaches you to apply mathematical
models to solve real-world problems. With a 15:1 student-faculty
ratio at University Campus, you’ll receive personal attention and
forge close working relationships with faculty in both the School
of Arts & Sciences and the School of Education & Social
Services.

Some amazing classes you can take

Mathematics Methods in the Middle and Secondary School

Introduction to Statistics

Linear Algebra

Calculus

Differential Equations

Education Governance, History and Philosophy

Professional development opportunities

Student teaching: Prepare and teach lessons in
a secondary school classroom, under the guidance of a
mentor-teacher. The Education minor includes one practicum, with an
optional second practicum and an optional extra semester for
full-time teaching experience.

21st century classroom: Discover how to
enhance learning with technologies such as iPads, the Mimio Teach
and MimioVote™ assessment system and interactive SMART Boards.

Senior Research: Complete a research project
your senior year, and present at a local math conference, Saint Leo
University Academic Excellence Day or to a faculty panel.

Co-curricular activities: Participate in math
club and the Future Teachers Association. Become an active member
of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society for
Educators.

Conferences: Travel to national and local math
meetings. Present at the Mathematical Association of America
Florida conference.

What can you do with a degree in Mathematics with an Education
Minor?

The minor in Education helps prepare students to teach
mathematics at the secondary level. Graduates with Mathematics
degrees work in a variety of industries, including finance,
biotech, government, computer science and insurance. A bachelor’s
degree in math is a useful stepping stone for graduate study in
pure and applied mathematics, medicine, engineering and law. If you
want to teach, many school districts and states will require a
teaching certificate, which may require additional preparation.